Troy, New York vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 21.1% more expensive than Troy, New York.

You would need a salary of $78,718 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Troy, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Portland
than in Troy, New York
Troy, NY vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Troy, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher